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Join Us at the 2024 FEED Workshop!
Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 2024 FEED Workshop (Foodservice Essentials for Effective Design), happening from February 18-21, 2024, at the Union Station Nashville Yards – Autograph Hotel in vibrant Nashville, TN.

Experience Mentoring by Industry Leaders
At FEED, you'll have the invaluable opportunity to be mentored by FCSI industry leaders, all from leading Foodservice Consulting firms across the country. Their combined project experience covers a wide range of market sectors, including workplace, education, healthcare, sports, amusement, entertainment, and hospitality. These mentors are passionate about fostering collaboration within project teams and imparting their knowledge to professionals working on Foodservice Design projects.

Meet our esteemed mentors:

  • Christine Guyott, FCSI, RDN – Principal, Rippe Associates
  • Lenny Condenzio, FCSI – CEO, Ricca Design Studios
  • Khaled Halabi – Director of Design, Cini-Little International Inc.
  • Sojo Alex – Principal, Envision Strategies
  • Garrett Lennon, FCSI – Principal, JLR Design Group
  • Kathleen Held, CPSM – CEO / President, Cini-Little International, Inc. (FEED Facilitator)

Engaging Agenda

Our collaborative workshop approach includes a diverse range of activities to enhance your learning experience. Here's what the agenda holds:

  • Day 1: Evening Reception
  • Day 2: Project Team Roles & Responsibilities, Pre-Design, Phasing, Menu, Facility Sizing
  • Day 3: Schematic Design, Design Development
  • Day 4: Contract Documents, Bid & Award, Construction & Commissioning

Throughout the event, you'll enjoy delicious breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners to keep you energized.

19.50 Hours of Educational Programming

Immerse yourself in a total of 19.50 hours of educational programming, covering various aspects of foodservice design. Gain valuable insights and knowledge from industry experts that will propel your career forward.